Gianluca Vernillo, PhD

Assistant Professor, Augustana - Social Sciences

Pronouns: He/Him

Contact

Assistant Professor, Augustana - Social Sciences
Email
vernillo@ualberta.ca

Availability
Upon request

Overview

Area of Study / Keywords

Corticospinal Excitability; Neuromuscular Fatigue; TMS; Trail Running; Ultramarathon

Courses

AUPED 314 - Exercise Physiology

Study of the physiological response of the human body to acute exercise and to chronic exercise (training). Prerequisite: AUPED 215.


AUPED 317 - Fitness Appraisal and Exercise Prescription

Study of both theoretical and practical skill-sets in the fundamentals of lifestyle appraisal and exercise prescription to assist individuals acquire health and well-being outcomes across all ages. There will be an opportunity to explore the therapeutic use of exercise in other chronic conditions independently. Prerequisites: AUPED 314 or consent of the instructor.


AUPED 343 - Physiological Factors and Principles of Human Performance

Study of the physiological factors and principles of training affecting human performance. The course emphasizes physiological adaptation, specificity, and factors that influence the training process. Prerequisite: AUPED 314.


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